Various authors - Le Sage et ses Amis (collection) - 1925-1926

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Nine volumes of Le Sage et ses Amis, a French limited-numbered edition published circa 1925–1926 by Chez Madame Lesage, in softback with original paper covers, totaling about 750 pages.

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An exceptional set of 9 limited-edition volumes from the prestigious "Le Sage et ses Amis" collection, published by Madame Lesage in Paris during the mid-1920s. These volumes represent the height of interwar French bibliophile publishing.

• Rarity: This set includes highly desirable copies from the limited run of 75 gedenumbered I to LXXV. These were printed on premium "Roma jaune paille" (straw-yellow Roma) handmade paper, reserved specifically for Édouard Champion and the Société des Médecins Bibliophiles.

• Included Titles: Features notable works such as Une visite à la Béchellerie by Princesse Bibesco and Le Nouvel Amour by Eugène Marsan, among others.

• Format: Small 8vo, original paper covers with flaps (broché, couverture rempliée).

• Condition: Authentic condition showing typical aging. Some wear and minor tearing to the fragile paper spines, consistent with age. Internals remain clean on high-quality paper.

• Numbering: Example shown is No. XLV, highlighting its exclusivity within the first 75 copies.

Ca. 750 pages in total.

A rare opportunity for collectors of French literature and 20th-century fine press editions.

An exceptional set of 9 limited-edition volumes from the prestigious "Le Sage et ses Amis" collection, published by Madame Lesage in Paris during the mid-1920s. These volumes represent the height of interwar French bibliophile publishing.

• Rarity: This set includes highly desirable copies from the limited run of 75 gedenumbered I to LXXV. These were printed on premium "Roma jaune paille" (straw-yellow Roma) handmade paper, reserved specifically for Édouard Champion and the Société des Médecins Bibliophiles.

• Included Titles: Features notable works such as Une visite à la Béchellerie by Princesse Bibesco and Le Nouvel Amour by Eugène Marsan, among others.

• Format: Small 8vo, original paper covers with flaps (broché, couverture rempliée).

• Condition: Authentic condition showing typical aging. Some wear and minor tearing to the fragile paper spines, consistent with age. Internals remain clean on high-quality paper.

• Numbering: Example shown is No. XLV, highlighting its exclusivity within the first 75 copies.

Ca. 750 pages in total.

A rare opportunity for collectors of French literature and 20th-century fine press editions.

Details

Number of Books
9
Subject
Literature
Book Title
Le Sage et ses Amis (collection)
Author/ Illustrator
Various authors
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1925
Publication year youngest item
1926
Edition
Limited edition, Multiple Books / Editions, Numbered edition, Special printing
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Chez Madame Lesage
Binding/ Material
Softback
Number of pages
750
BelgiumVerified
Private

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